Dec. 12, 2023
Glendale Wayne Rumsey, 90, of rural Kimball died Dec. 12 at the Memory Cottages in the Annandale Care Center. Funeral was Saturday at Lake Union Covenant Church, South Haven, officiated by the Rev. Tyler Menssen. Burial was at the church cemetery. Glendale's nephews served as casket bearers. Music was led by Lori Klippenes.
He was born July 28, 1933, on the family farm in Kingston Township, Meeker County, to Alvin and Minnie (Ertl) Rumsey. Glendale's love of farming began at an early age and continued through his lifetime. He attended school in Kimball, graduating in 1951. Glendale Honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Upon his discharge, Glendale returned home to continue his passion of farming. He lived his entire life on the family farm.
Glendale was a longtime member of Lake Union Covenant Church where he served as chairman of the church and cemetery, and taught Sunday School. He also served as sexton of the North Kingston Cemetery and was a member of the Kingston American Legion Post 483. He was a member of several farm associations, including past president of the Farmers Union. He enjoyed crafting gifts out of wood, capturing family events on video, and sharing his garden vegetables and flowers.
He is survived by his sister, Eileen Dedrick of Arthur City, Texas; sister-in-law, Marleigh Rumsey of Annandale; nieces and nephews, Gail, Bruce, Lou Ann, Mary Lynn, Michael, Julie, Steven, James, Loree, Jeffrey, Debra, and Dawn; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eugene and Gerald Rumsey; sisters, Frances Paulson and Viola Snow; sisters-in-law, Darlene and Vernette Rumsey; brothers-in-law, Walter Paulson and Stanley Snow; nephew, Merlin Paulson; and great-nephew, Tronn Paulson
Memorials are preferred to Lake Union Covenant Church.
Arrangement are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Kimball. Obituary, guestbook, video tribute and funeral webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com
